Ethics commissioner talks dominate question period as opposition grills Trudeau

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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   InfrastructureRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to past government failures and general investments without addressing the bank, conflicts, or rushed timeline.We know that the previous government did not invest enough in our communities, in our future, and in measures that Canadians need to succeed, to get to school, to work, and back home again.
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   Aerospace IndustryRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the loan and industry benefits but ignores the executive compensation, shareholder outrage, and demand to claw back funds.we made a loan to Bombardier because we believe in the long-term success and viability of the aerospace industry in this country.
3. partly answered
   JusticeRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the family's pain and states a commitment to justice reform but does not explain the decision to alter the bill.Our government is committed to modernizing and improving our justice system so that we can protect victims and so that we can protect rights.
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   JusticeRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer stresses general safety commitments and committee independence without addressing the widow or the alleged order to scrap the bill.That is why I am pleased that the committee took very seriously the study of this proposal to improve our justice system.
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   JusticeRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lectures on committee independence and accuses the asker of confusion while avoiding any direct response to the gutting of the bill.I can understand the member's confusion.
6. partly answered
   Official LanguagesThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes the consultation process and merit-based approach but does not confirm or deny the partisan nature of the appointment.As part of that appointments process, opposition members and leaders are consulted on potential names going forward.
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   Official LanguagesThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the consultation claim and commitment to languages without addressing the conflict-of-interest or credibility concerns.an integral part of the appointment process for the official languages commissioner position includes consulting opposition members.
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   InfrastructureThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general infrastructure needs and appointment seriousness but does not explain filling positions for a non-existent bank.It is important to invest in infrastructure and that is what we are doing.
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   InfrastructureThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses consultations and infrastructure goals but avoids the specific claims about secret meetings, tolls, and parliamentary authorization.As for consultations, we have engaged extensively with mayors, with premiers, with a broad number of unions and actors in the public sphere to talk about how we could make sure that the kinds of infrastructure Canadians rely on to get from home to work, to live, to succeed, to thrive, to grow the economy actually get built, and that is what we are doing.
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    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states willingness to work with the commissioner but provides no information on the number of meetings requested.Mr. Speaker, as you know, I am always pleased to work with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner to answer any questions she may have.
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    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats a general willingness to meet but again avoids stating any specific number of meetings.Mr. Speaker, as I have always said, I am very pleased to meet with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner and work with her to answer any questions she may have on this subject or any other.
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    EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates pleasure in working with the commissioner without addressing the repeated request for a meeting count.Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to work with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner to answer any questions she may have.
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    EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer begins to address expectations but cuts off without providing the requested number of meetings.Mr. Speaker, I am very happy to work with and answer the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner's questions.
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    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms willingness to answer questions but supplies no numerical detail on meetings.Mr. Speaker, I am happy, as should be any member of this House, to work with the Ethics Commissioner and answer any questions that she may have.
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    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explicitly notes giving the same non-specific response to repeated questions without answering the count.Canadians expect clarity and they expect consistency, and when asked the same question, I will give the same answer.
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    EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again states readiness to work with the commissioner but evades the direct request for the number of communications.Mr. Speaker, when asked the same question, I will give the same answer.
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    InfrastructureMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Trudeau restates general infrastructure goals without addressing any of the three specific questions on the bank.We are going to invest $180 billion in infrastructure in the coming years, but we know that the needs are even greater.
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    EthicsMr. Alexander Nuttall (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Trudeau refuses to give a number and pivots to unrelated middle-class priorities.What is also important to Canadians is making investments in the middle class, in growth for the economy, and in putting forward a budget that is going to put more money in the pockets of the middle class and raise taxes on the wealthiest 1%.
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    EthicsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Trudeau again avoids stating a number and shifts to listing government investments.Our priority on this side of the House is working for the middle class and those working hard to join it.
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    EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Trudeau gives no numerical answer and repeats only the generic willingness to cooperate.I am very happy to work with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner to answer any questions she may have.
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    EthicsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Trudeau acknowledges the repeated question but still supplies no count.I am pleased to work with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner to answer any questions that she might have.
22. partly answered
    Softwood LumberMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Trudeau describes ongoing work with premiers and industry but offers no concrete proactive plan.We are happy this government is working very closely with the premiers, industry, and the American administration to ensure we are standing up for Canadian jobs.
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    EmploymentMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Trudeau notes consultations with multiple parties but does not commit to a meeting or a specific plan for the mills.We are working with the regions, mayors, municipalities, provinces, and the industry.
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    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Trudeau speaks about general justice-system goals without explaining the decision on Wynn's law.That is why we take so seriously the importance of making decisions based on evidence and proper consultations, and in ways that we can actually improve the justice system that will protect Canadians.
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    EthicsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer ignores the specific question on meetings and pivots to unrelated policy priorities.The fact is, on this side of the House, we are focused on making investments that will make a difference in the lives of Canadians.
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    EthicsMr. David Sweet (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Response restates willingness to work with commissioner but avoids stating any number of meetings.I am happy to work with the Ethics Commissioner to answer any questions she may have.
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    EthicsMr. David Anderson (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer sidesteps the loaded accusation and query on communications by shifting to seniors and housing policy.Furthermore, our priorities on this side of the House continue to be making a difference in the lives of Canadians, particularly in terms of our seniors
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    MarijuanaMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains rationale for legalization but does not address the treaty withdrawal deadline or commitment requested.we are choosing to legalize marijuana because the current system is failing Canadians.
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    Correctional Service of CanadaMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Response outlines ongoing efforts and budget investments but gives no exact timeline for reforms.There are investments in budget 2017 that will increase the capacity to provide mental health services to all inmates in federal penitentiaries.
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    EthicsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats general commitment to commissioner without providing meeting count and pivots to tax and benefit policies.We continue as a government to focus on the priorities of Canadians, whether it is making sure we are lowering taxes for the middle class and raising them on wealthiest 1%
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    EthicsMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Response avoids any disclosure of meetings and redirects to infrastructure and trade priorities.We are going to continue to work on the things that matter to Canadians.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer expresses concern and general approach but does not commit to personal contact with Aung San Suu Kyi.Making use of the connections we have with Canadians around the world is going to be an effective way of continuing to impress upon the world the values Canada stands for.
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    EthicsMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids stating any number of meetings and pivots to unrelated policy topics.I am pleased to work with the Ethics Commissioner and to answer any questions that she may have.
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    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses human rights priorities and a committee report without addressing actions on the specific money flow.We welcome the release of the standing committee's report and are carefully considering its recommendations, as we know that Canadians expect their government to stand up for human rights and against corruption everywhere around the world.
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    EthicsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again avoids any meeting count and shifts to infrastructure and health care investments.I am very happy to work with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner to answer any questions she may have.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives a qualified commitment by promising to consider inputs rather than a direct pledge to restore protections.so absolutely we will consider all input from the independent House of Commons committee on transport, from the public, from indigenous peoples, from provinces and territories, and from a broad range of stakeholders, including industry and marine-protection groups.